Double Dragon - Castle Architecture and “The Bells” (805)
Medieval historian Iain MacInnes joins Anthony to talk about Castles and King’s Landing. Then Steve does his first viewing of “The Bells.”
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Tyrion IX
A.Ron and Anthony talk about the pilot episode of House of the Dragon. Then Tripp Fuller discusses Tyrion’s ascension to acting Hand of the King. Check out https://trippfuller.com/
Double Dragon: The Last of the Starks (804)
Steve and Anthony discuss errant Starbucks coffee cups and misguided appeals to Cersei’s better nature. But what could be overlooked in this episode is a stunning and compelling irony: Sansa betrays Jon in order to elevate him. It’s a brilliant plot flourish that only Game of Thrones can pull off.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Daenerys IX
Do we see Dany’s ultimate outcome foreshadowed? Jan Doolittle Wilson dives deep into one of the most complex chapters of the entire book.
Electric Bookaloo: Sansa VI
Entertainment reporter Kim Renfro (Insider) is back to cover Sansa’s final POV chapter in the first book. For more of my conversation with Kim, do a podcast search for Double Dragon.
Double Dragon - How Does a Medievalist approach House of the Dragon?
This week Kavita Mudan Finn (PhD, Oxford) talks House of the Dragon. Then comic Steve Ausburne discusses his very first viewing of GOT 801 (Winterfell). Is this the best start to a final season ever? Finally, Kavita answers a question about racial perception in Medieval Europe.
Electric Bookaloo: Bran VII
Dr. Pádraig MacCarron is back to help us cover Bran’s final POV chapter of the first book. This chapter, he thinks, confirms without a doubt Bran’s greensight. Check out Anthony’s coverage of HBO’s Game of Thrones (season 8) and House of the Dragon at his new podcast: Double Dragon.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Season Seven Wrap
Professor Elizabeth Renker (OSU) joins the season seven wrap to reflect on Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish. Is he motivated by love, revenge, or both?
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: The Dragon and the Wolf
Steve and Anthony discuss the implications of Jon and Dany’s boatsex. They reflect on Littlefinger’s demise and the long-awaited breach of the Wall.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Arya V
To mourn the loss of Ned’s head, Electric Bookaloo hosts its first fans roundtable. We welcome Alison, Evan, and Tara to talk about one of the most gut-wrenching chapters in GRRM’s masterpiece.